For the enslaved Africans, music – rhythm in particular – became a tool of communication about their conditions. Later, it ...

By John OgunsemoreGospel music icon, Ron Kenoly has died aged 81.The American Christian worship leader and singer passed away on February 3, leaving behind a legacy that touched millions through his ...

For Black History Month, World Cafe correspondent John Morrison kicks off a weekly series with a deep dive into the history ...

Backed by a band and choir, Pastor John P. Kee transforms the Tiny Desk into an old, wood-floored country church.

While gospel music can be traced back to the early 17th century, black gospel music really took shape in the late 18th century, when slaves began converting to Christianity and proclaiming their faith ...